Tenth Grade Parent Night January 22, 2015 · 2015-01-23 · Art 1301 Art Summer 2015-EVHS June...
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Tenth Grade Parent Night January 22, 2015
Transcript of Tenth Grade Parent Night January 22, 2015 · 2015-01-23 · Art 1301 Art Summer 2015-EVHS June...
Tenth Grade Parent Night January 22, 2015
Counseling Services
Graduation Plans and EOC
ACC and Dual Credit
Class Selection for Fall 2015
Testing and College Planning
How we provide information for students:
Individual Guidance
Academic counseling and scheduling
Support Groups
Classroom Guidance (approximately 2-3 days a week in the fall)
Post-secondary education planning
Consultation/collaboration with teachers, parents and the community
GHS Counselors
FOR STUDENTS
Counselors have an “open door” policy for students and are available before/after school and both lunches.
If counselor is not available,
students can leave a note in counselor’s mailbox
FOR PARENTS
Parents are encouraged to make appointments with counselors. Contact information can be found on the main page of GHS Website and the last page of this presentation.
Recommended High School Plan – 4 x 4
English 4.0 credits English I, II, III, IV Social Studies 4.0 credits World Geography, World History, US History, US Govt, Economics Mathematics 4.0 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one advanced math credit Science 4.0 credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one advanced science credit
Core Graduation Requirements
English 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits PE 1.0 credit Health 0.5 credit Fine Arts 1.0 credit Foreign Language 2.0 credits* Communication Applications (Speech) 0.5 credit Electives 7.0 credits
Total 28 credits *3 credits for DAP
4 X 4
Must have a combination of 4: AP Scores of 3, 4 or 5 (scores from senior year are
not received until July so cannot be counted) ACC Classes with a “B” or higher Articulated Credits Test date from PSAT (National Merit Commended
Scholar) Original Research Project (through Capstone)
1. Ap W. History-scored a “4” AP Exam with a score of 3, 4, 5 2. ACC US History 1302-received a “B” Dual credit class with “B” or better 3. ACC English 1301-received a “A” Dual credit class with “B” or better 4. Took Business Info Mgmt. at GHS and received a “B” Articulated Course
Students will need to take and pass 5 exams: 9th: English I Reading/Writing Algebra I Biology 10th: English II Reading/Writing 11th : US History Test dates are March – April Scores are usually release the first week in June Remediation and retest are provided over the summer Students who choose not to retest or do not pass with the July
administration will be enrolled in a mandatory remediation class that will take place of an elective.
Taught by GHS Teachers College level curriculum Students take exam in May (costs about $90)-can earn credit
with a passing score (3, 4, 5 – score and credit earned varies by college)
Weighted points for GPA AP Credit Policies by College: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies
History AP W. History (10) AP US History (11) AP Economics (12) AP Government (12) AP European History (12) English AP English Language (11) AP English Literature (12) Science AP Physics I (11-12) AP Physics II (11-12) AP Biology (11-12) AP Chemistry (11-12) AP Environmental Science (11-12)
Math AP Calc AB (11-12) AP Calc BC (11-12) AP Statistics (11-12) Languages AP Spanish Language IV (11-12) AP Spanish Literature V (11-12) AP German IV (11-12) AP French IV (11-12) Electives AP Psychology (11-12) AP Studio Art 2D (11-12) AP Student Art 3D (11-12) AP Music Theory (11-12) AP Computer Science (10-12)
Taught by ACC Professors College level curriculum Can take 2 classes per semester starting summer after
sophomore year (up to 12 classes = 36 college credits) Students earn credit at Texas Public Colleges by passing. Weighted points for GPA (Highest grade a student can
receive is a 95%, A=95, B=85, etc). Students must pay for textbooks
**FERPA- Grades are not available for GHS or for parents, only students have access to grades
ACC Course HS Course When
Art 1301 Art Summer 2015-EVHS June 1-July 7 (M-Th)
Govt 2306 Texas Government Summer 2015-EVHS June 1-July 7 (M-Th)
English 1301* (Am Lit included GHS only)
English 3A + .25 English 4A
Fall 2015
Speech 1311 Professional Communications
Fall 2015
English 1302* (Am Lit included GHS only)
English 3B + .25 English 4A
Spring 2015
US History 1302 US History Spring 2015
*Upon completion of English 1301 + English 1302 + British Literature, students will receive credit for English 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B
ACC Class GHS Credit When
British Literature* English 4B Fall 2016
Government 2305 US Government Fall 2016
US History 1302* Spring 2017
Economics Economics Spring 2017
AP ACC
How do I enroll? Sign up for class during registration and register for exam in March/April
Complete 5 step registration process and see counselor when completed
How does it effect my GPA?
Weighted GPA-Grade earned is grade transcribed
Weighted GPA-Letter grade is assigned A = 95 B = 85
What if I fail? Students have the opportunity to move to a core class at the 9 weeks if they are not being successful.
Students must drop the class by the ACC withdraw date and retake class at GHS. If you fail, financial aid may be impacted.
AP ACC
What are the costs? Class is free-each exam is about $90
Class at GHS Campus is free-students must pay for textbooks
How do I find out if it will transfer?
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies
Search “ACC University Transfer and Equivalency Guide”
January 22-23: 10th Grade Students receive
registration information
January 28-29: 10th Grade Students will enter their
schedules through History classes
Mid-May: Students will receive course
verification sheets to review choices
Graduation Requirement: Choose one:
1. English III Core or AP (ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed)
2. US History Core or AP (ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed)
3. Math AlgebraGeometryAlgebra II (Core, Pre-AP)Core Stats or AP Stats or Core PreCal or Pre-AP PreCal
4. Science Science-Physics-Core or Pre-AP
5-8 Electives
Choices 5-8: Electives Below are the remaining graduation requirements 1.0 P.E.-Athletics, Foundations of P.E., Dance, NJROTC, Marching Band
(Fall only)
1.0 Fine Arts -Band, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre, Technical Theatre, Choir .5 Health
.5 Prof Communications (Speech) 2.0 LOTE (3.0 for DAP) 7.0 Electives
ACC Classes-Choose either Core or AP for your History and English selections on the Course Selection Sheet-once students complete the entire registration process, their schedule will be changed to “College Courses” (mid-may).
PALS/Peer Buddies-Have an application process. Students schedules will be changed to these classes once they have been accepted into the class (mid-may).
Courses will be entered through careercruising.com
Go to CareerCrusing.com User Name: GT-(school user name) Password: school password Example: User: GT-abc123 Password: defg456 https://www.careercruising.com/ Go to: My Course Plan
What are your career interests?
What do you enjoy doing?
What job/career interests you most?
Which colleges offer degrees in these areas?
Which high school courses can help you explore and prepare for earning a degree at these colleges?
Rigorous curriculum
-Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Courses
-Academic Electives
-Dual Credit Courses
College entrance exams (SAT/ACT)
Class Rank
Good academic performance
Long-term involvement in extra-curricular activities/community
service
PSAT-Fall 10th/11th Grade year To predict SAT Scores add a “0” at the end of the score i.e. Reading Score of 42 on PSAT would be a 420 on SAT SAT-Take Spring of Junior year Math, Reading and Writing Sign up at: Collegeboard.org ACT-Take Spring of Junior year Math, Science, Reading and Optional Writing Portion Sign up at: ACT.org
2014-15 Assured Admissions
Career Cruising www.careercruising.com -Learning Style Inventory -Career Matchmaker -Career Descriptions -College Search
College Supermatch
www.collegeconfidential.com Search for colleges by location, cost, GPA, Test scores, etc.
Big Future
www.collegeboard.com
-College Planning
-Career Exploration
-Paying for college
Last Name Counselor Email
A-Gb Mr. Schoelman [email protected]
Gi-I Ms. Henson [email protected]
J-Q Ms. Campbell [email protected]
R-Z Ms. Ottun [email protected]
College and Career Mr. Conrad [email protected]
